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Corrosion can present a problem below 7.0. As the pH falls below 7.2, chlorine become increasingly more aggressive and irritating. Depending upon the type of pool vinyl lined or masonry - corrosive low pH conditions can cause surface etching, liner wrinkling and equipment damage. A pH of 7.2-7.6, helps assure bather comfort, allows effective sanitizing and helps avoid corrosion.
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∙ 11y agopH gradually moves lower when you are using tablets. This is normal. It means that you will have to add regular baking soda, that you can buy anywhere. Test the pH the following day with an OTO tester. Hatawa
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∙ 11y agoYour pool's Ph should be 7.4. If below this add sodium carbonate. (baking soda) As a rough rule of thumb, I add in 1/2 pound for each .1 below 7.4. - Let it circulate and test again in 24 hours. -DO NOT add chlorine until Ph is at least 7.2.
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∙ 15y agoif you are just having a general swim then yes, but if it is a race of sorts then no.
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∙ 10y agoThis will depend on the pH levels as well as how much you use the heater. I have seen pH levels of 5.5 cause e heat exchenger to go from brand new to ruined in as little as 6 weeks.
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∙ 15y agoThe water will irritate your skin.
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∙ 11y agoBuy some PH down.
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How do you flush out a laars xe pool heater if you don't seem to be getting a good flow through the heater?
The problem is not the heater. When was the last time that you cleaned the pool filter? Low or no water flow - no heat. Low flow = dirty filter or plugged pump or skimmer baskets. Ken
Would low r22 gas in Maxtemp model 36 pool heater cause heater to quit?
yes it will shut down. the low pressure switch will shut it down.
Is a 7' ceiling too low for a pool table?
no as long as you don't have extremely pool playing friends
Does a low car battery affect the heater?
I disagree. I was having issues with my heater taking a long time to heat up. I had to have my battery replaced and my heater functioned normally after that.
How much does an electric pool heater run?
Pool electric heat pump prices differ according to the size of the heat pump and the services offered. Pool heat pump prices range between $2500 at the low end, and $4800 on the high end.
Natural gas pool heater and am converting pool to salt What components do you need to add to the heater to make it salt resistant?
You don't need to add anything. The corrosive effects of chlorine are worse then that of salt anyway. so all you are doing is adding a very low concentration of salt to to the chlorine that would have been there anyway.
Why you have to test calcium in a swimming pool?
If it's too high, your water might get cloudy, or you might get scale at the pool's water line or inside the pool heater. If it's too low, it can cause the surface of a concrete pool to erode. If it's too low in a vinyl or fiberglass pool, it will have no effect, so don't worry about it. Pool dealers will still sell you calcium to add to vinyl pools, because they like selling stuff, and have been told by the chemical companies that you need to have it. They don't know why, though.
Will your deck support your above ground pool?
it depends on how big it is,if you have anything else on the deck,hoe low it is to the ground,how long you have had the deck, and how big the pool is!hope this helped!
What causes your swimming pool slats to turn green?
Do you mean the elements inside the filter tank? Your problem is most likely found in the way in which you treat the pool water. My guess is that you are constantly in an acedic condition meaning that you are adding way too much pool acid to the pool. Your pH and Total Alkalinity are way out of specs. You should probably consult a pool service to correct the situation and advise you as to proper chemical maintenance. Under these conditions your heater will be short lived and you can expect to have to replace the heater in the not distant future. With a low pH you can expect a short life from your pool and it's equipment.
2000 Malibu overheats but no heat from heater?
You are probably very low on coolant. If so you have a leak somewhere. Have it check by a mechanic now before you damage the engine if you haven't already.
Will normal chlorine levels in a swimming pool damage copper piping in a pool heater?
Low pH causes more damage than chlorine on copper plumbing. Nonetheless, high chlorine levels, sulfur compounds, metal scavengers and the high salt levels from the spent chemicals are all erosive to copper piping. Flow velocity is also a key factor in determining the rate of erosion. At 7gpm expect no more than 10 years life for 1" type K (very heavy) copper, 5 years or less for type M (typical low budget) copper. Copper pipe is not recommended for pool plumbing. Cupronickel alloys that do not contan zinc or tin are corrosion resistant in pool water, as are 300 and 400 series stainless steels, some more so than others.
Why does it take so long for a 1998 grand prix heater to heat up?
Is your coolant level low, or maybe the thermostat is stuck open?
